| Screen last updated on: September 2006 |
| Total undergraduates: |
4,263 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,138 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
125 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,414 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,321 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
93 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
74% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 8.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.2% | Hispanic |
| 82.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 1.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 6.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.1% | Hispanic |
| 85.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.6% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
340 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Winston Salem |
| Population of city/town: |
190,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Winston Salem |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
4 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
190,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (71%)
- sorority housing (8%)
- fraternity housing (7%)
- single-student apartments (10%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- other housing including substance-free, theme houses (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
71% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
29% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
4405 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
At Wake Forest, technology resources are literally at students' fingertips in the University's campus-wide wireless computing environment. Wake Forest has a tradition of applying technology solutions to evolving educational and communications needs on campus. In 1996 the University started the Wake Forest Technology Initiative that positioned the University as a national leader in campus technology. The comprehensive technology plan provides all undergraduate students with a ThinkPad and HP color printercomputers are upgraded after two years and become the student's property upon graduation. Wake Forest's award-winning high-speed wired and wireless campus network supports innovative online services, and provides opportunities to participate in exciting technology pilot programs. Nearly 200 students participate in various technology student groups and programs. Wake Forest's trademarked technology program MobileU provides Wake Forest students the opportunity to use the latest in communications and data convergence with a supermobile PocketPC phone. The first-of-its kind program on any college campus received national attention when it was announced in 2005.
Wake Forest students develop and apply their technology skills through several innovative student technology programs that offer a variety of benefits. Through participation in Technology Quarters or the Student Technology Council, students provide valuable feedback to help shape the campus technology environment. As Resident Technology Advisors, Student Technology Advisors, and student Help Desk consultants, students gain valuable experience while providing technology assistance to faculty, staff and students. Knowledge2Work and TechTrainers offer opportunities to work with paying clients in providing Web development, database services and technology training.
Many Wake Forest technology pilot programs enhance academic courses by incorporating mobile handheld devices into daily instruction. Wake Forest software used on handheld computers allows students to respond anonymously to impromptu quizzes and provide immediate feedback to the professor that can instantly shape the direction of the day's lesson. A dedicated research and development team works closely with students and faculty to create new programs that will enhance the campus learning and living environment.
The University maintains an extensive online information system that includes documentation, class schedules and grades, University-wide activity calendars, and the Wake Forest University Libraries information system. The Wake Forest Information Network (WIN) portal provides students, faculty, and staff with a dynamic list of services, including online directories, course registration, electronic voting, and online textbook ordering. The Student, an online news magazine for students, and the electronic version of the Old Gold and Black, the student newspaper, are also available online. Specially trained students provide on-site technical support in residence halls and a professionally staffed Help Desk provides walk-in and phone support. Through a network login ID, Wake Forest students have access to e-mail, software packages, and a multitude of network services and resources.
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| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Baptist Historical Collection; Rare book and manuscript collections, including the Dolmen Archives, the Maya Angelou film and theater collection, Harold Hayes papers and the Wilbur Cash papers. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Museum of Anthropology, Reynolda House Museum of American Art (adjacent to campus), Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, Olin Physical Laboratory with laser lab, 150-acre Reynolda Gardens |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, Writing center. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, reader services, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
13 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
33% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
10 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
53% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Old Gold and Black (weekly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
11 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
155 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Black Christian Fellowship, Baptist Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Catholic, Episcopal, Islamic, Jewish, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and United Methodist groups |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Alliance for Racial and Cultural Harmony, Black Student Alliance, Hispanic Club, NAACP, minority fraternities/sororities, Asian Student Interest Association, International Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands, concert choir, gospel choir, Chi Rho (men's a capella group), One Accord (women's a cappella group), symphony orchestra, musical theatre, theatre, dance, film society, literary society, debating, peer educators, resident student association, Habitat for Humanity, student alumni council, volunteer service corps, Amnesty International, Harbinger Corps, service clubs, women's issues network, College Democrats, College Republicans, Model UN, French and Russian clubs, accounting, anthropology, political, and sociology groups, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Ronald D. Wellman,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Barbara G. Walker,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics
Ronald D. Wellman
Wake Forest University
Box 7265 Reynolds Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109 |
| School colors: |
Old Gold & Black |
| School mascot: |
Demon Deacon |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Atlantic Coast Conference (Division I, Football I-A) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | |
| Men's basketball | yes | |
| Men's cheerleading | yes | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's football | yes | |
| Men's golf | yes | |
| Men's soccer | yes | |
| Men's tennis | yes | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's basketball | yes | |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | |
| Women's field hockey | yes | |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
75% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Gene Hooks Stadium, Kentner Stadium, Bridger Field House, Haddock Golf Center, W. Dennie Spry Stadium, Miller Center, Leighton Stadium, University Indoor Tennis Center, Groves Stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Flag football, field goal kicking, soccer, volleyball, water polo, individual golf, individual tennis, basketball, indoor soccer, softball, team tennis, team golf, racquetball, dodgeball, bowling, table tennis, kickball. |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Baseball, ballroom dancing, crew, cycling, fencing, golf, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, wrestling, water polo, waterski/wakeboard, boxing. |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Ballroom dancing, crew, cycling, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, karate, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, unified rhythms, volleyball, waterski/wakeboard. |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Greensboro, NC (30 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Charlotte, NC (85 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Winston Salem (4 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Winston Salem (4 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
45% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
31% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Wake Forest graduates attend many graduate schools including Duke University, Univerity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Georgetown University and the University of Virginia. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
60% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bank of America, BB&T, Corporate Executive Board, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Teach for America, Wachovia |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Tim Duncan, professional basketball player
- Al Hunt, journalist
- Richard Burr, U.S. Senator
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